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NEW SPONSORSHIP DEAL FOR GHANA PREMIER LEAGUE IMMINENT

May 24, 2025

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is on the verge of announcing a new headline sponsor for the Ghana Premier League (GPL). According to GFA President Kurt Okraku, the association has been working tirelessly to secure a fresh partnership that will bring financial stability and enhance the commercial appeal of the league. GPL Set for New...

Burkina Faso’s Cement Industry Booms: Third Factory Launched Under Ibrahim Traore’s Leadership

May 24, 2025

In a significant boost to the country’s economy, the Government of Burkina Faso has officially inaugurated its third cement factory in less than two years. This milestone comes under the leadership of President Ibrahim Traore, who has prioritized industrial growth and job creation as key components of his administration’s agenda. The new facility is expected...

Bikiya Graham-Douglas honored at Nollywood Week Film Festival in Paris

May 24, 2025

Talented actress, Bikiya Graham-Douglas has taken home the prestigious Audience Choice Award at the Nollywood Week Film Festival in Paris. This phenomenal achievement is a testament to Bikiya’s dedication to her craft and her ability to captivate audiences worldwide. When asked about the notable award she received, she responded; “I’m completely overwhelmed with gratitude and...

GFA Scraps Deal with StarTimes, Demands $842K in Unpaid Fees

May 24, 2025

Ghana Football Association ends broadcast deal renewal talks with StarTimes and demands $842,173.36 in unpaid fees. GFA now seeks a new transparent and beneficial media partner. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially ended all negotiations with Chinese pay-TV broadcaster StarTimes over the renewal of its media broadcast rights deal. This follows the expiration of...

Osimhen agrees three-year deal with new club as Chelsea, Man Utd miss out

May 24, 2025

Premier League clubs, Chelsea and Manchester United, are set to miss out on signing Victor Osimhen as the Nigeria international has agreed a move to Al-Hilal. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli last year after failing to join Chelsea in the closing stages of the transfer window. The 26-year-old, who has also...

Ghana’s Mobile Money Transactions Boom After E-Levy Removal

May 24, 2025

Ghana’s mobile money ecosystem is experiencing a significant resurgence, marked by a surge in transactional activity following the removal of the controversial Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy). According to the latest summary of economic and financial data published by the Bank of Ghana, the total value of mobile money transactions reached a record GHC 365 billion...

Trump’s foreign student ban at Harvard temporarily halted

May 24, 2025

A judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration’s plan to strip Harvard University of its ability to enrol foreign students. The ruling came after Harvard filed a lawsuit – the latest escalation of a dispute between the White House and one of America’s most prestigious institutions. The university said the administration’s...

Ghanaians didn’t vote NDC for them to misbehave – Salam Mustapha

May 24, 2025

The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has voiced strong concerns over recent actions taken by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, warning President John Dramani Mahama to take note of growing public dissatisfaction. Mustapha’s comments come in the wake of the arrest of NPP activist Alfred Ababio Kumi, popularly...

KIA Safe, Says GACL After Refuting Alleged Safety Breaches

May 24, 2025

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has dismissed reports of operational and safety lapses at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). It follows widespread reportage suggesting a series of allegations regarding equipment shortages, staff safety and restricted access protocols. But management of GACL in a statement rebutted and described the reports as not only misrepresented but...

Cedi Achieves Historic Surge with 24.1% Appreciation Against the Dollar

May 24, 2025

Ghana’s national currency, the cedi, has demonstrated a remarkable recovery in the foreign exchange market, achieving unprecedented gains against its primary trading currencies. As reported in the latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data published by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in May 2025, the cedi has strengthened by 24.1% against the US dollar, 16.2%...